US participation in WWI - in the war and at home
The Red Scare referred to
Communism
How many people died as a result of the war?
Roughly ten million people died as a result of fighting during the war.
The increase in cars changed the shape of cities in what way?
The suburbs (areas just outside the city) became a popular place to live. With cars, people could now live farther away from their jobs.
Who did people think was at fault for the Great Depression?
President Hoover's
Why were radio shows called "Soap Operas"
Many were sponsored by soap companies
How was immigration restricted during the war?
Things like literacy tests and ethnic quotas
Which men were known as the Big Four?
President Wilson; Great Britain’s Prime Minister, David Lloyd George; France’s leader, George Clemenceau; and the Italian leader Vitorio Orlando.
How high did plane usage jump in the 1920's?
In 1926, only about 6,000 people flew as passengers on airplanes, but by 1930, over 400,000 people were traveling on planes.
What year did the stock market crash?
1929
What was the first color film?
Which Act limited civil rights during the war?
The Espionage Act
What was the purpose of the League of Nations?
The League of Nations was to be a confederation of countries that would gather to ensure peace through diplomacy. Wilson hoped that by getting countries to work together as a whole they would be able to work out their differences diplomatically instead of militarily.
What percentage of American homes had electricity in the 20's?
Only about 34 percent of houses in the United States had electricity, but by 1930, 68 percent of homes had electricity.
What was the name given to the date of the crash?
Black Tuesday
What was the Dust Bowl during this time?
When the dust was so prevalent that people called them “brown storms.” and would choke for days. Because of the dust and poor weather, many farmers had to move, mostly west, in order to find better living conditions.
What were sold in order to raise the money that was needed to pay for loans and programs?
War bonds (loans)
Who gained control of German territories in Africa after the war?
German territories in Africa were transferred to European ownership under which they continued to hunger and strike for independence and sovereignty.
How high did radio ownership jump?
In 1921, about 50,000 people had radios, and by 1929, there were over 10 million radios and over 750 radio stations around the country.
What were bank runs?
t. People were worried that banks would not pay back their savings or that the banks would run out of money, so they rushed to the banks to withdraw their savings before it was too late, happened before all banks were insured by the federal government
What did people turn to in order to escape reality?
Radio and television
What is the name of the surge in African Americans moving North?
The Great Migration
How was Turkey divided?
The British took Palestine, Jordan and Iraq. France took Lebanon and Syria.
Which sports rose in popularity?
Baseball and Tennis
What political party was Hoover?
Republican
What jobs were in California?
Picking fruit